Surfing

BRENNAN, Joe.

Honolulu: Hogarth Press, [1974]. Softbound (only issued softbound). First edition of the first book on Duke Kahanamoku, legendary surfer, Olympic medal-winning swimming champion, movie actor, and sheriff! Illustrated with photographs and includes a substantive glossary of surfing terms. Published as part of Hawaii's Cultural Heritage Series. Some foxing to covers... Item #SKB-16601

BROWN, Bruce.

[Dana Point, CA: Bruce Brown, 1963]. Pamphlet advertising films available from Bruce Brown's company BBF. First edition. Lists films such as Brown's "Slippery When Wet," "Barefoot Adventure," "Surf Crazy," and featuring a pre-release mention of his classic "The Endless Summer." Features photographs of surfers and articles on surfing by Brown... Item #SKB-14030

BROWN, Bruce.

n.p.: Privately published, 1963. Features a photograph of surfers riding a huge wave and another of Bruce Brown with his movie camera over his shoulder. Printed in white, blue, and black. This 1963 film is a classic from the glory days of surfing. Creased where folded twice, tiny chip to... Item #SKB-13097

BROWN, Bruce.

n.p.: Privately published, 1959. Features a photograph of surfers riding a huge wave with text printed in brown and black over the photo background. This 1959 film is a classic from the early days of surf culture before the scene was co-opted by mainstream society. Two old horizontal creases, minuscule... Item #SKB-13098

BROWN, Bruce.

n.p.: Privately published, 1958. An early version of this poster announcing a screening at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. This copy is signed by Bruce Brown, surfboard designer Dale Velzy who produced the film and bought Brown the equipment that allowed him to make surf films, and Hap Jacobs, an award-winning... Item #SKB-14085

BROWN, Don & NOLL, Greg.

n.p.: Privately published, 1961. Single quarto sheet folded to make 4 pages. Cover illustration of a surfer riding a wave while it demolishes civilization---the back cover advertises Greg Noll surfboards. Signed by Noll below his ad. Inside there are advertisements for surf photos and other items offered for sale. Some... Item #SKB-13101

BROWN, Don.

n.p.: Privately published, 1963. Features a photograph of a surfer wearing a suit and tie while riding a wave. Titled after the popular TV western Have Gun Will Travel, this 1963 film is a classic from the glory days of surfing (Surf Movie Tonite!, p. 38). One of the most... Item #SKB-13099

BROWN, Don.

n.p.: Privately published, 1962. The show was a three-day celebration of surf culture featuring surf movies, exhibits, surf bands (including the Nomads and the Righteous Brothers), "50 Bathing Beauties" as part of the Miss Surf-O-Rama contest, and more. Printed in black, yellow, and red against a white background. Small, soft... Item #SKB-13113

BROWNE, Bud.

[Dana Point, CA: Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, 1963]. A single quarto sheet folded to make 4 pages. Cover photo of tandem surfers with photos of "required rides" shown inside with entry blank for contestants. Early surf ephemera from this event held at Dana Point, California. Very fine.Item #SKB-13100

DAVIS, Dale.

n.p.: Privately published, 1963. Features a photo of a surfer riding a wave, printed in dark blue on light blue stock. Early ephemera from the halcyon days of surfing before it went mainstream. As new (approx. 5.5" x 8.5").Item #SKB-13107

PHILLIPS, Walt.

n.p.: Privately published, 1960. Features a photo of a surfer riding a wave printed in blueish-green against a white background. The filmmaker would personally narrate the film when it was screened at various small venues. Scarce ephemera from earliest days of the surfing scene. Very fine (approx. 6.25" x 6.5").Item #SKB-13105

ROHLOFF, Grant.

n.p.: Privately published, 1961. Features a photo of a surfer riding a wave printed in blue against a white background. Early ephemera from the heyday of surfing. As new (approx. 9.5" x 6"). Surfing paper ephemera of this vintage is scarce.Item #SKB-13106

ROHLOFF, Grant.

n.p.: Privately published, 1963. Nicely designed handbill with photos of crashing waves, text in red and black. "Grant Rohloff personally brings you the indescribable power and excitement of a 'North Swell' his all new surfing adventure film." The ticket reproduces a photo of a surfer riding a wave. Couple of... Item #SKB-13574